drywall installer

Stan Canada; Nisku; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled drywall installers to join their team. This role involves applying successive coats of compound, measuring and installing drywall sheets, and ensuring high-quality finishes in both commercial and residential settings. Candidates should be physically capable of handling heavy loads and working at heights. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime and teamwork. If you are dependable, flexible, and a true team player, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in drywall installation and finishing.
• Ability to work at heights and handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Apply coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.

Skills

Drywall Installation

Surface Preparation

Cost Estimation

Scaffolding Erection

Client Focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy
  
  

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Estimate costs and materials
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
  
  

Supervision

• 3-4 people
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player